Alejandra Gurevich, Ph. D.
About Alejandra Gurevich, Ph. D.
Alejandra Gurevich, Ph.D., is a Senior Manufacturing Associate specializing in CAR-T cell therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, New Jersey. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Columbia University and has extensive experience in biomanufacturing, technical support, and academia.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Alejandra Gurevich currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Senior Manufacturing Associate focused on CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing in Summit, New Jersey. In this role, she leverages her extensive knowledge in biomanufacturing to support the development and operational efficiency of CAR-T cell production processes.
Previous Academic Positions
Alejandra Gurevich has held positions as an Adjunct Professor at Drew University and Montclair State University. At Drew University, she taught from 2018 to 2019 and at Montclair State University from 2017 to 2018. Her academic roles involved educating students in advanced chemistry and biomanufacturing procedures.
Early Career at Nokia
Alejandra Gurevich has substantial experience working with Nokia, where she served as a Product Development Engineer from 2000 to 2003. Following this, she worked at Nokia Bell Labs as a Technical Support Engineer focused on root cause analysis and field failures from 2003 to 2004. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in engineering and troubleshooting, which continues to inform her current work in manufacturing.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Alejandra Gurevich holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Columbia University, which she earned from 1993 to 1998. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at the University of Buenos Aires from 1987 to 1993. Her strong educational background in chemistry underpins her expertise in both academic and industry roles.
Cell Biology Research at Mount Sinai
Between 1998 and 2000, Alejandra Gurevich conducted cell biology research as an Associate Researcher at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her work in this role enriched her understanding of cellular processes, which she later applied to her career in biomanufacturing and cancer therapy.
Six Sigma Certification
Alejandra Gurevich earned a Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification through the American Society for Quality (ASQ) in 2020. Her training in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies supports her efforts in operational excellence and efficiency in manufacturing operations.